Ventura Land Trust Check Presentation Press Conference

Wide view of the Mariano Rancho Preserve, Ventura and the Pacific Ocean
Wide view of the Mariano Rancho Preserve, Ventura and the Pacific Ocean
Asm. Bennett speaking and shaking hands with attendees
Asm. Bennett speaking and shaking hands with attendees
Melissa Baffa, Executive Director of the Ventura Land Trust at podium, speaking
Melissa Baffa, Executive Director of the Ventura Land Trust at podium, speaking
Guest speakers, one of which speaks at podium while holding leashed dog
Guest speakers, one of which speaks at podium while holding leashed dog
Guest speaker at podium, speaking to attendees
Guest speaker at podium, speaking to attendees
Guest speaker at podium, speaking
Guest speaker at podium, speaking
Guest speaker at podium, reaching out one arm backward while speaking
Guest speaker at podium, reaching out one arm backward while speaking
Senator Monique Limón at podium, speaking
Senator Monique Limón at podium, speaking
Asm. Bennett at podium, turned to one side and reaching one arm out to land behind him
Asm. Bennett at podium, turned to one side and reaching one arm out to land behind him
Asm. Bennett at podium, speaking
Asm. Bennett at podium, speaking
Asm. Bennett at podium, reaching out one arm backward while speaking
Asm. Bennett at podium, reaching out one arm backward while speaking
Group photo with large ceremonial check held at center
Group photo with large ceremonial check held at center
Asm. Bennett sharing a light moment with Sen. Limón and Melissa Baffa
Asm. Bennett sharing a light moment with Sen. Limón and Melissa Baffa

Assemblymember Bennett, presented a ceremonial check from the State of California to the Ventura Land Trust. Assemblymember Bennett, in partnership with Senator Monique Limón, secured $7.2 million in this year's State Budget to complete the acquisition and permanent conservation of Mariano Rancho Preserve.